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A review by benedettal
Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare
2.5
I didn’t love this play, but it’s an interesting theme, that of a reasonable misanthrope who’s been betrayed by all his friends.
I continue not to really enjoy the Shakespeare plays set in ancient Greece, he’s much better with adapting real (Roman) history. I know this is now considered a problem play, which by nature is hardly ever as powerful or entertaining to me than a proper tragedy or comedy, though I have to say this read to me like a tragedy.
The overarching theme is good, but the execution - in terms of plot, not writing - is not strong, didn’t feel particularly interesting. Feel for Timon though, he didn’t do anything wrong.
I continue not to really enjoy the Shakespeare plays set in ancient Greece, he’s much better with adapting real (Roman) history. I know this is now considered a problem play, which by nature is hardly ever as powerful or entertaining to me than a proper tragedy or comedy, though I have to say this read to me like a tragedy.
The overarching theme is good, but the execution - in terms of plot, not writing - is not strong, didn’t feel particularly interesting. Feel for Timon though, he didn’t do anything wrong.